> What I mean is that it's a wonderful cost-saving tactic which doesn't imply better care. I don't agree. It is not mutually exclusive to have a midwives deal

> What I mean is that it's a wonderful cost-saving tactic which doesn't imply better care. I don't agree. It is not mutually exclusive to have a midwives dealing with childbirths and Doctors providing excellent care when needed. The midwives perform the scheduled ultrasound and if there was any inkling of complication, they would have immediately involved a Doctor into the process(I was told so, but my son didn't need any). This way the Doctors are engaged only when necessary thereby increasing chances of better care and not wasting their time handling sore throats or clipping rich people's toe nails.